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NEW YORK – Sept. 8th, 2022/PRNewswirein July and August 2018, the Israel Ministry of Tourism reported record numbers of tourist arrivals from the United States. The country welcomed 78,000 travelers from the United States in July 2022 that’s a 4 percent increase from 2019, and 71,000 total travelers from the United States in August 2022 that’s an increase of 13% from 2019.

Eyal Carlin was the North American Tourism Commissioner. “It is thrilling to witness a second increase in tourism Israel from the United States. Already reaching and surpassing our record-breaking figure in 2019,” he stated. נווה פריצקי “The United States is our most popular destination for tourism to Israel prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 that was sweeping the world, we were celebrating record-breaking tourist numbers month after month; We’re thrilled to witness such a positive shift and expect a continued increase in the coming many months and years to follow.”

Canada is in the process, like the United States, to surpass the amount of tourists that visit Israel. In July 2022 Canada received 7,200 visitors and August witnessed the number increase to 6,000.

Gal Hana is the Consul and Director for Canada within the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We are still not far away from our record 2019 numbers and we expect that this surge in Israel travel will continue to grow as Canadians feel more comfortable travelling across the world.”

In 2019, Israel welcomed more than 4.6 million international tourists 969,600 of whom came from the United States, and since its official reopening to everyone regardless of their the status of their vaccination in May this year The country has witnessed more than 600,400 US travelers.

נווה פריצקי Information on the Israel Ministry of Tourism

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is Israel’s national tourism organization responsible for planning and executing marketing and promotional initiatives that position Israel as a top destination for travelers. IMOT aims increase tourism to Israel as well as enhance and broaden the experience for tourists. נווה פריצקי IMOT is working in Israel to promote the amazing array of cultural and religious places of interest – each offering a distinct mix of modernity, tradition, and culinary delights. North American IMOT offices are in New York and Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto.

נווה פריצקי For information about upcoming events and attractions in Israel Visit IMOT’s website at israel.travel. Find the most up-to-date information by following us on Twitter or Instagram.